Vixen Telescope APZ-AE81M

APZ Altazimuth Mount

It is a lightweight, compact altazimuth mount supplied with a tripod featuring three-section telescopic legs. A friction-stop control system on both the horizontal and vertical axes allows you to rotate the mount smoothly by hand and keeps it in place when released.

AP evolves through Recombination

By adding and rearranging modular parts, you can transform it into an equatorial mount or a photo guider while retaining the components used for the altazimuth mount. Enjoy upgrading your equipment as your interests grow.

Sealed Ball Bearings

Sealed ball bearings are used in the moving parts. They are more resistant to dust and dirt than exposed bearings and are highly durable. Even with a heavy optical tube attached, the movement remains smooth.

Maximum Loading Capacity of 8 kg

The highly rigid body and sealed ball bearings allow you to mount a relatively large optical tube weighing up to 8 kg. You can enjoy stargazing with a 200mm-aperture telescope, such as the R200SS.

AE81M Optical Tube Assembly

This entry-level telescope optical tube is designed to allow beginners to enjoy serious astronomical observation effortlessly. Its cost-effective design keeps it affordable while ensuring reliable basic performance.

The 81 mm aperture achromatic objective lens, the heart of the telescope, suppresses the color fringing. Multi-coated lenses reduce light reflection, producing clear, high-quality images with minimal light loss.

Equipped with a durable metal rack-and-pinion focuser, this telescope comes with two eyepieces (140× and 46×) and an erect-image prism diagonal. The diagonal bends the light path by 90°, making observation more comfortable and reducing neck strain.

APP-TL130 Tripod

The compact APP-TL130 tripod combines the portability of a photographic tripod with the strength of an astronomical telescope tripod. Its three-section telescopic legs allow height adjustment from approximately 60 cm to 130 cm. The leg tips can be switched between rubber and metal spikes to prevent floor damage when used indoors.

Quick, Tool-free Setup

No tools are required for assembly or disassembly, allowing you to set up and pack away quickly and easily at the observing site.